Tasting notes : Margaux
2023
Pure, fresh and rich nose with notes of black fruits mixed with subtle spicy notes and a delicate woody. On the palate, it is well structured and well balanced. The tannins are firm but supported by a fine acidity. Fresh, fruity and long finish.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 92-93/100
2023
Rich, airy and refined, we discover very nice notes of black fruits, spices, with fine vanilla notes and a very elegant woody. Silky, ample and expressive palate. Very well structured and balanced. The tannins are firm and accompanied by a fine tension, which brings a nice freshness. Elegant and persistent finish.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 95-96/100
2022
A deep purple color. A rich and radiant nose of blackberry, blackcurrant, cherry, liquorice and subtle floral notes. The attack on the palate is refined with a beautiful aromatic intensity. Rich and well structured, the balance is ideal between round tannins and a nice tension. The finish is elegant and of a beautiful persistence.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 95-96/100
1985
Intense and beautiful richness, the nose offers superb notes of black fruits, tobacco, undergrowth with subtle truffle notes. On the palate, the wine is of remarkable elegance, mixing aromatic richness and balance. The tannins are melted and accompanied by a slight acidity. The finish is of a fantastic persistence. Undeniably a great wine to taste today.
Tasted in December 2023.
Score: 96/100
2023
Mesmerizing, fresh and complex, the nose reveals a wonderful bouquet of notes of black fruits, sweet spices, vanilla with delicate woody notes. In the mouth, it is ample, dense, with a very beautiful aromatic intensity. Very well structured and balanced. The tannins are firm, its fine acidity brings a lot of freshness and refinement. A very nice length finish. Favorite.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 95-96/100
2022
A dress of purple color with a beautiful intensity. The nose is both deep and elegant, allowing notes of blackberry, black cherry, blackcurrant, spices, flowers and delicate roasting notes to be diffused, all in beautiful harmony. In the mouth, the wine is rich, structured, racy with a nice depth. A very beautiful balance due to round tannins and a correct acidity. The finish is fresh, refined and of a lovely length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 95-96/100
2023
Fresh, deep and expressive nose with notes of black fruits, spices mixed with fine toasty and woody notes. Fine palate with a nice density and a beautiful aromatic expression. Well structured and well balanced. The tannins are firm and supported by a fine acidity. Finish where elegantly blends freshness and persistence.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 94-95/100
2022
The nose is a nice bouquet of black fruits, flowers, spices and subtle smoky notes. On the palate, the wine is elegant, fine with a beautiful aromatic intensity. Structured, balanced, the tannins are supple. The finish is fresh and elegant.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 94-95/100
2023
Aromatic and intense nose with notes of black fruit, with subtle woody notes. Well-structured mouth and properly balanced. Firm tannins and medium acidity. Fruity finish with a correct length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 91-92/100
2023
Aromatic and refined nose, with notes of black fruits, spices, with fine toasted notes and a very delicate oaky. Mouth with volume, elegance and depth. The tannins are ripe, firm and supported by a beautiful acidity. Final where freshness, refinement and length are mixed.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 94-95/100
2023
Net, pure and rich, the nose offers us its delightful notes of black fruits mixed with subtle spicy notes as well as fine toasty and woody notes. Ample, dense mouth with great elegance. Very beautiful structure. The tannins are noble, firm and are accompanied by a fresh acidity. Elegant finish, full of freshness with a very nice length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 95-96/100
2022
A deep purple robe. A rich, complex and brilliant nose with notes of blackberry, plum, cassis, black cherry, spices, flowers and fine roasting notes. The palate is opulent, dense, structured and elegant. Tannins of remarkable flexibility accompanied by a nice tension, which provides balance and freshness. A finish of a lovely length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 95-96/100
2023
Fresh and refined nose with notes of black and red fruits, spices with fine woody notes. On the palate, it is fine, juicy, well structured and well balanced, with a beautiful aromatic expression of the grape varieties. Firm tannins with fine tension. Fresh, fruity finish and interesting length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 94-95/100
2023
Clear, lively and of a beautiful depth, the nose reveals its pretty notes of black fruits mixed with fine spicy notes, toasty and a delicate woody. Mouth at once ample, dense, well structured by a firm, elegant tannic weave, with a beautiful aromatic intensity. Juicy, fruity finish with tension and an elegant length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 94-95/100
2022
A deep purple robe. The nose offers refined notes of black fruits, spices, flowers and delicate notes of chocolate and roasting. In the mouth, the wine is elegant, structured and deep. The tannins are round and acidity correct, balance is ideal. A fresh, sophisticated and long finish.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 94/100
2022
Fine nose, fresh and deep, you can discover its bouquet of black fruits, liquorice, pepper, vanilla with a hint of floral notes. The palate is delicate, elegant and well structured. The tannins are ripe, firm but not astringent. The final acidity brings freshness. Fruity finish and a nice length.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 91/100
2023
Pure, airy, complex and of great elegance, the nose offers us its delightful bouquet of black fruits, spices, chocolate with a woody of great finesse. Refined, deep, expressive mouth attack with a superb structure and beautiful balance. Firm tannic texture, but full of nobility, accompanied by a wonderful tension. Finish of considerable elegance, where it blends harmoniously freshness and aromatic persistence.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 95-96/100
2022
Deep purple colour. A bright, rich and complex nose of blackcurrant, blackberry, liquorice and fine floral notes. The palate is perfectly structured, with a beautiful concentration. Elegant, fresh and balanced, the tannins are polished. A radiant, refined and persistent finish.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 95-96/100
2023
Aromatic, fresh nose with notes of black fruit, spices and fine woody notes. Well-structured mouth and properly balanced. Ripe tannins supported by a pleasant tension, which brings freshness. Final of an encouraging length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 91-92/100
2023
Expressive and elegant nose with notes of black fruit with fine woody notes. Well structured and well balanced mouth. Firm tannins, fine tension. Finish both fresh, fruity and of a nice length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 91-92/100
2022
The nose is fine, deep and fresh. You can easily perceive its notes of black fruits, licorice, vanilla, with delicate floral and mentholated notes that bring a lot of elegance. The palate is ample, dense, with a beautiful material. Well structured by a fine tannic weave accompanied by a fresh acidity. The finish is full of seduction, freshness and length.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 92/100
1990
Pavillon rouge du château Margaux (second wine)
The nose is of remarkable complexity mixing, with harmony, elegance and intensity, notes of cooked black fruits, leather, cigar box, undergrowth with a hint of truffle. On the palate, it is opulent, rich and masterfully structured. Tannins are fused and wonderfully elegant. A fine tension still brings a nice freshness to this wine and should carry it for a few years. The finish is full of refinement and length. One of my most beautiful emotions.
Tasted in May 2024.
Score: 98/100
2023
Clean, racy and complex, you can easily perceive its fruity notes of blackberries, plums with spicy and toasted notes. On the palate, it is juicy, expressive, well structured and well balanced. The tannins are firm, the acidity is medium. Fine finish, fresh, fruity and of a nice length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 94-95/100
2023
Elegant and deep nose with intense notes of black fruits, with fine spicy notes and subtle woody. In the mouth, it is fine, the fruit is expressive and juicy. Very beautiful structure brought by a firm tannic weave. There is also a fine acidity, which brings freshness. Refined finish and very encouraging length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 94-95/100
2022
Sophisticated and mesmerizing, the nose reveals superb notes of blackberry, blackcurrant, blueberry with subtle herbaceous notes. Deep, elegant and very well structured, the wine is very racy. The balance is ideal between soft tannins and a nice tension. The mouth ends on a perfect harmony between refinement, freshness and length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 94-95/100
2023
Refined and expressive, the nose offers us its notes of black fruits, spices, with subtle tobacco notes and a delicate woody. Fine, well-structured, well-balanced mouth with a good aromatic intensity. Firm tannins and fine acidity. Fresh, fruity and long finish.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 93-94/100
2022
A nose bursting with richness on notes of black fruits, spices, tobacco and fine smoky notes. In the mouth, the wine is dense, structured with a beautiful aromatic depth. The tannins are round, the correct acidity conferring a nice balance and a nice freshness. A finish elegant and of a nice length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 93/100
2022
Fresh nose and a nice intensity with notes of black fruits, spices, with a well-melted woody. The palate is well structured and well balanced, with a beautiful aromatic expression. The tannins are ripe and supported by an acidity that brings freshness and balance. Fine finish, fresh and of a correct length.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 90/100
2023
Pure, fine and deep nose with notes of black fruits as well as toasted notes. Elegant, deep, well-structured and well-balanced mouth. Firm tannic texture supported by a fine tension, which brings freshness. Fruity finish, refined and persistent. A fine vintage for the property.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 94-95/100
2022
A clear robe of deep purple color. Dazzling with complexity and elegance, the nose offers notes of blackberry, cassis, currant, cherry, chocolate and delicate notes of spices. The attack on the palate is sophisticated, fine and very well structured. A perfect balance between finesse of tannins and tension, which provides a lot of freshness. A brilliant, refined and extremely persistent finish. The future looks bright.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 95-96/100
2013
A nose of black fruits, spices with fine woody notes. In the mouth, it is elegant, although a little lighter than on other vintages, the structure of this 2013 is correct. The tannins are round and supported by a fine acidity. The finish is of a pleasant length. A success on this vintage that was more complicated than usual. Currently in its opening window.
Tasted in October 2023.
Score: 92/100
2023
Rich, elegant and of a beautiful intensity, the nose reveals its notes of black fruits, spices with subtle herbaceous notes. On the palate, it is refined, fruity, well structured and well balanced. The tannins are firm and are accompanied by a fresh tension. Elegant finish, expressive and with a very encouraging length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 93-94/100
2022
On the nose there is a nice bouquet of black and red fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant, raspberry, strawberry), spices and floral notes. In the mouth, the wine is harmonious, structured, with a nice depth. The tannins are fine, acidity correct, a beautiful balance. A finish of freshness, elegance and persistence.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 93-95/100
2015
Bewitching and elegant complexity, the nose reveals delightful notes of black fruits, spices, accompanied by subtle floral notes. The palate is full, dense and of great aromatic richness. The structure is perfect. The tannic frame is of remarkable finesse, supported by a fine tension. The finish is of an elegant persistence. A very great wine for this vintage that will leave its mark. Begins to be tasted, however, it will gain to be desired a few more years.
Tasted in May 2022.
Score: 96/100
2011
A charming nose and a beautiful depth, the nose opens on pretty notes of black fruits, spices, truffles accompanied by fine woody notes. On the palate, the wine is refined, very well structured, with an ideal balance between tanins of a delightful finesse and subtle acidity. The finish is elegant, fresh and of a superb length. If tasted very well today, this wine still has beautiful days ahead.
Tasted in February 2024.
Score: 94/100
2023
Pure, elegant and expressive, the nose reveals its delightful bouquet of black fruits, spices with subtle floral and herbaceous notes. Attack in mouth ample, delicate with a very beautiful aromatic depth. Very nice structure and balance. The tannins are firm and accompanied by a fine acidity. Finish full of freshness, elegance and length. Siran definitely stands out as a superb value for money on the appellation.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 94-95/100
2022
A deep purple robe. The nose is bursting with freshness and depth with notes of blackberries, black cherries, coffee, spices and subtle tobacco notes. A large, dense and very well structured mouth. Soft tannins accompanied by a delightful tension, which gives a beautiful balance and great freshness. A sophisticated finish with a nice length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 94-95/100